EU–United States › Apparel, knitted or crocheted
EU–United States trade in apparel, knitted or crocheted
In May 2026, the EU exported €112M of apparel, knitted or crocheted to the United States and imported €18M — a €94M surplus in this category.
The EU's apparel, knitted or crocheted surplus with the United States has narrowed by about 16% over the past year, from €112M to €94M.
The United States supplied about 1% of the EU's extra-EU imports of apparel, knitted or crocheted in May 2026.
Updated monthly · latest data May 2026
— EU exports— EU imports137 months · latest 2026-05
EU exports
€112M
EU imports
€18M
Balance
€94M
Top sub-categories traded with United States
EU exports →
- 6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)€32M
- 6109T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted€20M
- 6104Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, knitted or crocheted (excl. wind-jackets and similar articles, slips, petticoats and panties, tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear)€20M
- 6114Special garments for professional, sporting or other purposes, n.e.s., knitted or crocheted€7.6M
- 6105Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted (excl. nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets and other vests)€7.0M
← EU imports
- 6104Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, knitted or crocheted (excl. wind-jackets and similar articles, slips, petticoats and panties, tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear)€4.7M
- 6109T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted€3.8M
- 6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)€3.6M
- 6114Special garments for professional, sporting or other purposes, n.e.s., knitted or crocheted€1.4M
- 6115Pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, incl. graduated compression hosiery {e.g., stockings for varicose veins} and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted (excl. for babies)€1.1M
Monthly figures
| Month | EU exports | EU imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | €112M | €18M | €94M |
| April 2026 | €117M | €17M | €100M |
| March 2026 | €111M | €19M | €92M |
| February 2026 | €104M | €18M | €86M |
| January 2026 | €107M | €17M | €90M |
| December 2025 | €120M | €18M | €102M |
| November 2025 | €114M | €17M | €97M |
| October 2025 | €135M | €18M | €116M |
| September 2025 | €107M | €17M | €90M |
| August 2025 | €99M | €13M | €86M |
| July 2025 | €153M | €13M | €140M |
| June 2025 | €116M | €16M | €100M |
| May 2025 | €128M | €16M | €112M |
| April 2025 | €108M | €15M | €93M |
| March 2025 | €129M | €16M | €113M |
| February 2025 | €127M | €15M | €112M |
| January 2025 | €138M | €17M | €121M |
| December 2024 | €136M | €18M | €118M |
| November 2024 | €134M | €18M | €117M |
| October 2024 | €150M | €18M | €132M |
| September 2024 | €117M | €14M | €103M |
| August 2024 | €132M | €16M | €116M |
| July 2024 | €142M | €18M | €124M |
| June 2024 | €128M | €18M | €110M |
EU exports, imports and balance by month — extra-EU, EU27 reporter, latest 24 months.
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Source: Eurostat — Comext DS-059341 · EU27 reporter · extra-EU trade · value in EUR. Figures are indicative and may be revised; verify against Eurostat before relying on them.